The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-06-02
Random Thoughts.
j. II. NJ.

II like to see the soldiers get to-
gether and enjoy themselves, remark
ed one of our leading citizens few
days ago, in speaking Of Decoration
Day, Reunions, and the like. But
there is deeper meaning in it than
the mere getting together and enjoy
ing themselves, by the soldiers. True,
it is great enjoyment to those who
stood together in the trenches and on
the battlefield, to meet and talk over
the old times, the old excitements, the
old disappointments, and the old tri-
umphs. But there is deeper mean
ing still. There is a sentiment run
ming through these Reunions that
reaches far back into the past, and far
out into the future. 1t is not spirit
of personal autagonisms, or of sec
tional or party exclusiveness; it is the
spirit which moves one brother with
an ineffable Joy and satisfaction at
meeting another, spirit which en-
larges acquaintance, intensifies friend
ships, and binds hearts together. The
spirit of the Reunion is not confined
to those who served in the Armies,
but pervades the entire assemblage.
There is gathering together of neigh
bors and friends, and renewing of
old friendships, and great good is ac-
complished in general way.
The broader the scope Of these Re-
unions, Of course the greater the
amount of good accomplished. This
is the idea governing the movement
for the coming County Reunion. We
all remember the splendid gatherings
Jackson used to have in the County
Eisteddfods, County Sunday School
Celebrations, and similar gatherings.
This Reunion can be made vastly
greater than any Of them. There are
at least two Regiments largely repre-
sented in this section of the State that
may be induced to hold Regimental
Reunions on the occasion of this
County Reunion. Add to these all
the G.. A. R. Posts in the County, all
the S. of v Camps, then the friends
Of the soldiers everywhere throughout
the County, and you have some idea
of the interest that can be aroused.
Then, besides the soldier interest, the
Reunion can be made excessively at
tractive to all. There is abundant
time to work the matter up to a
successful consummation. Jackson
County has never undertaken matter
Of this kind before, and when once the
matter gets under way am convinced
that people will take hold with such
an enthusiasm as will bring crown
ing success to the scheme. The great
value Of such a gathering as social
gathering, can scarcely be estimated
Our people become better acquainted,
those coming from distance will go
away carrying pleasant recollections
of Jackson people, and in fact the
town will be benefited in countless
ways. No attempt will be made to
make this a grabbing scheme, or
speculation Of any kind. The inter-
ests and the comforts of the people
will be looked after, and whether the
Reunion be held for two days or three,
the sole aim of the people Of Jackson
will be to make it pleasant time for
all corners. To those who know the
liberality of our people, | need add
nothing regarding the success of the
enterprise. Speakers Of National rep
utation will be secured, and program
will be arranged that will not weary
the people. would urge upon the
people of every section Of the County
to talk about this matter, and work it
up thoroughly. Let us make the
great County Reunion the grandest
day ever witnessed in Jackson County.
See your neighbor about it. Compare
notes, exchange opinions, and get to-
gether regarding the work to be done
Every citizen is Just as deeply inter-
ested in the success Of this movement
as are the soldiers. It will be County
matter, and every community should
give its best effort to making it great
time. The date will be fixed in the
near future, so that definite work may
be begun. Let everybody work for
the big County Reunion.